Carbondale, Colorado
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Carbondale is a town located in Garfield County, Colorado. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 5,196. The town is located in the mid valley of the Roaring Fork River, downstream from Aspen and upstream from the mouth of the Roaring Fork at Glenwood Springs. The town proper sits on the south bank of the river, at the confluence of the Crystal River.
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Geography
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Location of Carbondale, Colorado
Carbondale is located at 39°23'58" North, 107°12'53" West (39.399352, -107.214820)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.2 km² (2.0 mi²). 5.2 km² (2.0 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 5,196 people, 1,744 households, and 1,168 families residing in the town. The population density is 998.1/km² (2,583.8/mi²). There are 1,821 housing units at an average density of 349.8/km² (905.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 84.28% White, 0.65% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.69% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 11.80% from other races, and 2.02% from two or more races. 32.12% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,744 households out of which 41.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% are married couples living together, 10.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% are non-families. 20.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 3.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.89 and the average family size is 3.32.
In the town the population is spread out with 26.1% under the age of 18, 11.7% from 18 to 24, 37.4% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 6.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 31 years. For every 100 females there are 110.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 107.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $52,429, and the median income for a family is $55,726. Males have a median income of $33,025 versus $24,786 for females. The per capita income for the town is $20,383. 12.2% of the population and 9.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.0% of those under the age of 18 and 5.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Culture
Carbondale in known as a former mining and ranching town that has evolved over the last thirty years into a bedroom community for the nearby resort of Aspen. Nevertheless, Carbondale has managed to maintain its own identity as it struggles to balance economic development and the desire to maintain its rural charm. The town enthusiastically supports a broad range of community events such as Potato Days in October, The Carbondale Mountain Fair, in July, which attracts musicians, artisans and "hippies" from all over the west, as well as local rodeos and popular road races. Carbondale also sports an active outdoor-oriented community that takes advantage of the year-round recreational opportunities in the immediate area. Mountain biking, hiking, camping, horseback riding, skiing (Aspen & Glenwood Springs), Nordic skiing, gold-medal fishing, world-class climbing (including ice climbing) and kayaking make Carbondale a Mecca, but not quite, for outdoor enthusiasts. A number of locals bemoan some of the changes as the towns many opportunities have attracted a broad spectrum of new residents. One such local, Barry Maggert, is noted for being an advocate for reducing the town's appeal to diverse populations. Despite his vision for Carbondale, a growing number of people in town heartily support its burgeoning Hispanic population as it continues to enrich and broaden the towns cultural offerings.
Schools
- Colorado Rocky Mountian School (CRMS)
External links
- Carbondale official website (http://www.carbondale.com/)